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Taliban Killed 33 Troops, Police in Helmand
By Amir Shah
Separately, a NATO airstrike reportedly killed 13, including 10 children, in northern Afghanistan.
Could Offensive Cyber Capabilities Tip India and Pakistan to War?
By Reda Baig
The escalation risks in South Asia stemming from offensive cyber capabilities must be carefully considered.
Some North Koreans Return to Inter-Korean Liaison Office After Abrupt Withdrawal
By Kim Tong-hyung
The partial re-staffing has South Korea hoping that the office – and inter-Korean reconciliation writ large – can continue.
Is Boxing's Tokyo 2020 Olympic Future on the Ropes?
By Catherine Putz
Last week, AIBA President Gafur Rakhimov offered to step aside. This week, an IOC inquiry into the AIBA should get an update.
Europe's Divided Approach to China and Human Rights
By Björn Jerdén and Tim Rühlig
EU countries adopt widely divergent stances on human rights issues in their dealings with China.
Japan to Develop Extended-Range Supersonic Air-to-Surface Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan is set to extend the range of its domestically designed and produced ASM-3 air-launched anti-ship missile.
China in Djibouti: The Power of Ports
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Basil M. Karatzas.
Singapore-Germany Defense Ties in Focus with Military Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement highlights the security aspect of collaboration between the two countries.
What’s in the First Brunei-Myanmar Navy Vessel Visit?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the wider significance of the defense interaction for the relationship.
Thailand 2019 Elections: Conflicting Claims as Final Result Wait Continues
By Kaweewit Kaewjinda and Stephen Wright
Situation intensifies uncertainties about the result as well as the future prospects of the country.
Japan’s Olympic Committee Chief Retires Amid Corruption Probe
By Thisanka Siripala
The scandal-hit JOC chief will step down - despite denying any wrongdoing - after growing pressure to resign.
5 Kings and 1 Queen: Who Are the Most Powerful State Leaders in India?
By Krzysztof Iwanek
Which of India’s chief ministers are really chief? And how should we measure this?